Legal Requirements to Hire Temporary Foreign Workers
If you are looking to hire a temporary foreign worker for your business, certain legal requirements must be met. Failure to meet even one of these requirements can result in...
Read MoreDrafting an Employment Contract
Also known as an employment agreement, employment contracts are a vital component of any place of employment. These contracts are used by employers to outline the specific duties, employment terms,...
Read MoreWhat is an Employer Required to Offer for Sick Leave?
According to the Employment Standards Act, BC businesses are required to offer a variety of types of job-protected leaves of absence. Some of these are required to be paid leaves,...
Read MoreCan an Employee be Terminated While on Leave?
There are many reasons that an employee can take a protected leave of absence from their job. Whether you need to take time away from work for some time or...
Read MoreVacation Time Requirements in BC
Most workers are aware that BC employees are entitled to annual vacation time as part of the Employment Standards Act, but not everyone is aware of how much time they...
Read MoreWho is Excluded from the Employment Standards Act?
The Employment Standards Act was designed to protect employees and employers throughout British Columbia by outlining the required standards for wages and working conditions; however, there are several occupations and...
Read MoreHow Much Notice Does an Employee Need to Give When Resigning?
The term “two weeks’ notice” is an incredibly common one within employment scenarios. It denotes the customary minimum amount of time that is expected to give to an employer when...
Read MoreWhat Counts as an Employment Contract?
Whether you are an employee or an employer, it is important to know what counts as an employment contract in BC to ensure that you are aware of your legal...
Read MoreWhat Kind of Maternity or Parental Leave am I Entitled to in BC?
Canadian law dictates that new parents are legally entitled to a certain amount of time off. In British Columbia, the Employment Standards Act ensures that most workers are entitled to...
Read MoreAre Employers Allowed to Change Their Employees’ Responsibilities?
Whether you are an employer hoping to have a member of your staff cover some new responsibilities or an employee being asked to change your duties, it is important to...
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